NEWS

Ypsilanti Police Chief Tony DeGiusti addressed the audience at the July 23 public input meeting discussing gun violence.

8/15/2019, 11:27pm

City of Ypsilanti sees increase in gun violence during summer of 2019

By Ashlee Buhler

The city of Ypsilanti has seen more gun violence than usual this summer, according to Ypsilanti Chief of Police, Tony DeGiusti. Police records show 30 gun-related cases in the city since the first of the year. Of those 30 incidents, 20 of them occurred in the summer between the months of May 6 and Aug. 6.  In response to the uptick of local gun-related crimes, the city held its first ever public input meeting on July 23 to discuss what steps the city has taken to help minimize gun violence and hear concerns from members of the community. 

Council Member Annie Somerville hosted the first City Town Hall discussion about the social equity plan written into Proposal 1, which city voters overwhelmingly approved in 2018.

8/15/2019, 2:19am

Ypsilanti named disproportionately impacted community under Proposal 1's social equity plan

By Pamela Mohar

Council Member Annie Somerville and social equity activist Chris Jackson hosted the City of Ypsilanti’s first town hall about recreational marijuana use and corresponding social equity plan on August 8, 2019. Residents filed into City Hall at 6 pm to participate in the discussion around the designation of Ypsilanti as a disproportionately impacted community based on previous marijuana convictions and poverty rate. The purpose of the conversation, according to Somerville, was to create an agenda for the city council’s first conversation regarding recreational marijuana regulations.

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show

8/8/2019, 12:25am

Willow Run hosts annual Thunder Over Michigan air show

By Pamela Mohar

The annual Thunder Over Michigan air show took place at Willow Run airport on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. Patrons were treated to exciting aerial displays, activities for all ages, and a variety of community vendors. The air show will return next year on August 29-30, 2020.  

Photo taken by Andrew McElroy on Unsplash.

8/2/2019, 10:55pm

Holtzclaw appeal to reduce 263-year sentence denied

By Charles Post / Sports Editor

Daniel Holtzclaw’s appeal to have his 263-year sentence reduced was denied on August 1 in Oklahoma City. Holtzclaw played for the Eastern Michigan football program from 2005-2008. He was born on December 10, 1986 and played linebacker at Enid High School before attending EMU. He graduated with a criminal justice degree in 2010 and went back to Oklahoma where he worked for the Oklahoma City Police Department.

April Austin, a legally blind EMU student, is seeking donations for a stem cell transplant that could stop multiple sclerosis in it’s tracks. The condition leaves her with many health complications while she raises her autistic son, Jacob.

7/18/2019, 4:52pm

EMU senior seeking donations for stem cell transplant

By Ashlee Buhler

April Austin, a legally blind EMU student, is seeking donations for a stem cell transplant that could stop multiple sclerosis in it’s tracks. While her health deteriorates, she is caring for her 11-year-old autistic son who is non-verbal, and working as a substitute teacher in Ypsilanti.  

The outside of Ypsilanti City Hall on July 9.

7/18/2019, 1:32am

Ypsilanti medical marijuana ordinance amended by city council

By Andrew Lenzo / Editor-in-Chief

The Ypsilanti City Council passed an ordinance with a 6-0 vote to amend its marijuana policy on Tuesday, July 2 at City Hall. The amendment reshaped city code by adding a provision that allows for transfer of city permits for medical marijuana facilities to new owners, if approved by the state.

2019 Booksilanti

7/17/2019, 10:54pm

Booksilanti is a celebration of books, culture and community

By Pamela Mohar

Booksilanti celebrated its inauguration this past Saturday. Hosted by the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse as well as various other local organizations, Booksilanti boasted 25 local vendors and authors. Hailed as a celebration of reading, Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse Events and Non-Profit Manager, Krista Jacob, said the community response to this celebration has been overwhelming. They plan to make Booksilanti an annual event.